is a masters programme, which aimsto provide an education and training in software development tools and techniques thatwill extend and enhance the knowledge and skills of non-computing graduates andprepare them for a career in the design and implementation of Information Technologysolutions for commerce and industry.

The rationale for the course is to:

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satisfy the demands of industry for software developers and computing practitionerswho:

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are proficient in the use of modern software tools and environments;

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can match tools and technologies to the needs of commerce and industry;

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are able to integrate the use of these tools in the framework of an appropriatedevelopment methodology to develop high quality software solutions.

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provide an integratedand coherent programme of education that lays thefoundations for continuing professional development of the computing practitioner.

The technical content of the course is directed towards the study of state-of-the–artsoftware development tools and techniques.

At all stages of study, the course content is complemented by practical exercisesintended to reinforce the learning process but also to enhance the vocational relevanceof the programme of study.

It is intended that one of the core modules willbe set up as a choice from a list of otheravailable online modules. Interactive Multimediawill be on that list and will actas the defaultelective module.

development,detailed software specifications includingmethod and interface specification,demonstration of the operational project, oralpresentation of interim and final solutions,poster and a final report including alldocumentation.

being completed in a minimum of twoyears and a maximum of 5 years. It has two starts each year, one in October and one inFebruary. A detailed calendar for the current session can be found on the inside cover ofthis brochure. Students initially enrol on

specific modules or the PgD/PgC course withprogression to the MSc course being determined by overall performance in coursework.

It should be noted that the tutors monitor all student online interaction. Participation inforum and discussion groups relevant to the course will also be monitored by the tutors.

FUNDING

For detailed information about fees contact the Tuition Fees Team via the e-mail address

studentfinance@rgu.ac.uk

If you have no accessto the internet the telephone number (01224 262664) can beused.

Please note that applicants are NOT eligible for studentships from the Student AwardsAgency Scotland.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The normal minimum entry requirement is a degree or honours degree in a non-computing discipline. This requirement may be relaxed for applicants holding aqualification or industrial experience of equivalent standard.

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Information regarding scholarships for International students can be found in thefollowing web pages

www.britcoun.org/education/funding/index.htm

Pre-entry English Language Courses are offered by the University to enable internationalstudents

to improve their language level prior to commencing their academicprogramme.

At the end of the course students will be required to sit the IELTS exam for which acharge is made.

Further information is available on

Web Page.http://www.rgu.ac.uk/learning/international

Or

e-mail addressinternational@rgu.ac.uk

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Software Engineer

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Applications Developer

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Database Developer

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Intranet and World Wide Web services developer

COMPUTER SPECIFICATION

The minimum requirement Pentium PIII 1ghz machine with 256Mb memory. The Schoolof Computing newest machines this year will be Intel P4 3.2Ghz with 1Gb Mem. Themachine should run on Windows XP (Service Pack 2).

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.comp.rgu.ac.uk/courses/index.

Informal Enquiries

Derek Shirreffs (Postgraduate Admissions Tutor)

John McCall

(MSc/PgD/PgC CST Course Leader)

School of Computing

The Robert Gordon University,

St. Andrew Street,

ABERDEEN, AB25 1HG

Scotland, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 262726

Fax: +44 (0) 1224 262727

Email:msc-enquiry@comp.rgu.ac.uk

At the time of printing the information

was believed to be correct although the course isunder continual review and changes may result.